Wood chips (coniferous) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported wood chips (coniferous) worth $327.7 million (3.40 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $327.7M | 3.40M t |
| 2023 | $380.7M | 3.28M t |
| 2022 | $350.4M | 2.73M t |
| 2021 | $256.0M | 2.57M t |
| 2020 | $213.2M | 2.44M t |
| 2019 | $240.4M | 2.55M t |
| 2018 | $352.9M | 3.61M t |
| 2017 | $279.5M | 3.26M t |
Where the United States exports wood chips (coniferous) to
Japan alone took 53% of it.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, close to the world average of $0.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood chips (coniferous) imports to the United States
Imports of wood chips (coniferous) by the United States reached $5.5 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+618% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.5M | 64% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 22% |
| Vietnam | $191K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $126K | 2.3% |
| France | $113K | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | $105K | 1.9% |
| Honduras | $84K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $53K | 1% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.4% |
| Ukraine | $19K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wood chips (coniferous) exports (HS 4401.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4401.21: Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood chips (coniferous) exported by the United States?
The United States exported wood chips (coniferous) worth $327.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.40 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 77 countries worldwide, with 26% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood chips (coniferous) from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($174.3 million), followed by Canada (28%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood chips (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wood chips (coniferous) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $279.5 million in 2017 to $327.7 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $380.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $300.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import wood chips (coniferous)?
Yes. The United States imported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Portugal and Vietnam. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $322.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood chips (coniferous)?
The HS code for wood chips (coniferous) is subheading 4401.21. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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World wood chips (coniferous) trade: top importers and exporters
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